$774,900
708 Shelby Ave, Nashville, TN 37206

About this home

ASSUMABLE VA LOAN AT 2.625% — this is the rate buyers have been waiting for. Qualified buyers can take over the existing loan and step into instant equity in one of Nashville's most sought-after zip codes. Ask your agent for assumption details. Set in the heart of East Nashville just steps from Shelby Park, the Cumberland River, and the walkable energy of local dining, coffee, and boutiques — this 3BR/2.5BA stunner delivers the lifestyle and the numbers. Inside: soaring ceilings, oversized windows (replaced 2022), and a layout that actually lives. The kitchen is built for real entertaining — granite counters, contemporary cabinetry, gas stove, and a dining space that flows. All three bedrooms are generously sized; all 2.5 baths are tastefully updated. Outside: a front porch made for morning coffee and a private backyard ready for whatever you need it to be. The bones are solid — roof replaced 2022, HVAC regularly maintained since 2021 with UV filtration added to the upstairs unit for clean air year-round. Historic charm. Modern upgrades. A rate that changes the math entirely. This one is worth a second look.


3 bed
2.5 bath
2,227 sqft
0.2 acres
Single fam
Built 1920
A/C
Your payment
$3,408/mo at 2.75%
You save $13,251/year compared to a new mortgage.

VA loan: $531,754 at 2.75%
Gap loan: $0
Payment details
Home price
$774,900

Down payment
$243,145

Total loan (2.75%)
$531,754
VA loan (2.75%)
$531,754
Gap loan (7.38%)
$0

Term
25 yrs

Tax rate

× $774,900 = $6,121/yr

Premium

Fees
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Electricity
Internet
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FAQ

Roam is your trusted partner for affordable home ownership. We help manage the assumption process from start to finish, enabling homebuyers to easily purchase their next home with a low-interest rate mortgage attached.

To qualify, you must meet the current FHA, VA, or USDA loan requirements depending on the type of loan you are assuming. This typically means a minimum credit score of 580, although most lenders prefer 620-640. Your debt-to-income ratio should be under the 50% max under FHA guidelines. Additional information such as employment history, explanations of income for each applicant, and asset verification for a down payment may be needed to process the loan.

An assumable mortgage is a type of home loan that allows a homebuyer to take over the existing mortgage terms from the seller, with no cost to the seller. Many government-backed loans, such as FHA and VA loans, are eligible for assumption, and millions of these mortgages are available.

When interest rates on mortgages are high, assuming a mortgage with a rate as low as 2% allows buyers to save up to thousands monthly compared to buying a home with a traditional mortgage at today’s average rates of 7%. A low-rate assumable mortgage could be the key to finding your dream home at an affordable price.

Roam has compiled available listings with low-rate assumable mortgages for you to browse. To get started, enter the city, state, zip code, or school district you’re interested in purchasing in. Utilize the search filters to narrow down your search. Click “Save search” to save your search preferences and activate listing notifications—we’ll email you as soon as new listings match your criteria.

Once you’ve found your dream home and ready to make an offer, schedule a call with a Roam Advisor directly from the listing. Your Roam Advisor will guide you through each step of the process, while also working directly with your agent, the servicer, and the seller to ensure you close on time.

When assuming the existing mortgage as part of a home purchase, the buyer has to cover the seller’s equity in the home. The seller’s equity is the purchase price minus the remaining mortgage balance. This amount must be covered in full through an all-cash down payment or by taking out a second mortgage.

Yes. Non-veterans can assume a VA loan, provided they meet the lender’s VA criteria. When a qualified buyer assumes a VA mortgage from a veteran or active-duty service member, the seller’s VA loan entitlement remains tied to the assumed loan until the buyer pays off or refinances the loan. This process restores the veteran seller’s entitlement, enabling them to use their VA benefit for a future home purchase.

Yes. All FHA loans are assumable by law as long as the buyer meets the FHA’s credit, income, and qualification requirements and obtain lender approval before assuming the loan (per FHA regulations effected December 15, 1989). Roam makes this process simple for buyers.

Generally, conventional loans are not assumable. In rare cases, a conventional loan may be assumable with lender approval. Use our search tool to find homes with assumable low-rate loans, or reach out to us if you’d like to confirm a specific home’s assumability.

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Last updated: Jun 13, 2026 06:18 pm
Listing agent: Lydia Wright (615) 336-6393
Listing provided courtesy of: eXp Realty, (888) 519-5113
Details provided by REALTRACS and may not match the public record.
MLS ID: #3169852
Payment calculations are estimates and exact amounts will be confirmed by your agent.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Jun 14 2026 - 16:08. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
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